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Founded in 2002
Houston, Texas, United States
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HostGator Reviews Summary

Overall, the company has established a reputation for providing reliable services and competitive pricing, with many customers noting ease of use and effective technical support. However, concerns regarding customer service persist, particularly related to inconsistent support experiences and delays in response times. While some users have had positive interactions with knowledgeable representatives, others reported frustrations with unresolved issues and inadequate communication. Despite these challenges, a significant number of long-term customers express satisfaction and loyalty, indicating that while improvements in customer service are needed, the core offerings are generally well-regarded.

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Canada
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It's been great so far
January 29, 2022

It's been great so far. Will see after I migrate sites to hostgator

Date of experience: January 29, 2022
Reputation T. HostGator Rep
over a year old

Hey Armando,

Don't worry. The greatness will continue! Thank you for your review!

DJ
Customer Advocate at HostGator

Chile
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Porque estoy perdido y aprendiendo desde cero

Date of experience: January 29, 2022
Reputation T. HostGator Rep
over a year old

Hola Carlos,

Nos encantaría hacerte las cosas un poco más fáciles. ¡Le hemos pedido a un gerente de escaladas que se comunique y ayude!

DJ
Defensor del cliente en HostGator

Hey Carlos,

We would love to make things a little easier for you. We have asked an Escalations Manager to reach out and assist!

DJ
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North Carolina
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Because GoDaddy was getting to greedy and not providing reasonable service for the tremendous amount of money I was spending with the. I hope for much better from HostGator

Date of experience: January 29, 2022
Reputation T. HostGator Rep
over a year old

Hey Glen,

We promise you will get the service you deserve! Thank you for choosing HostGator!

DJ
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California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Slow from payment to web editing
February 28, 2022

Slow from payment to web editing. I tried chat and no one responded.

Date of experience: January 29, 2022
Reputation T. HostGator Rep
over a year old

Hey Robert,

We would be more than happy to get you someone! We have asked an Escalations Manager to reach out and assist.

DJ
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Hong Kong
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Without changing NameServers, I'm unable to point A records from my Domain to HostGator hosting. My Domain is registered with Cloudflare; therefore, I cannot change nameservers...

Date of experience: January 29, 2022
Reputation T. HostGator Rep
over a year old

Hey Sahil,

Let us see if we can get that figured out. We have asked an Escalations Manager to reach out and assist.

DJ
Customer Advocate at HostGator

Missouri
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I used to use Hostgator
January 28, 2022

I used to use Hostgator. I left because of cheaper hosting. Now I need better hosting that only HostGator delivers.

Date of experience: January 28, 2022
Reputation T. HostGator Rep
over a year old

Hey Robert,

We do deliver great hosting! Thank you for your review!

DJ
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Australia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I have a problem as i have grey hair and I am not ten years old. Our first phone had a handle to call the exchange. I need hosting to advertize my four books

Date of experience: January 28, 2022
Reputation T. HostGator Rep
over a year old

Hey James,

Thank you for the kind review!

DJ
Customer Advocate at HostGator

GB
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Been with you many years but think it was TV advertising initially

Date of experience: January 28, 2022
Reputation T. HostGator Rep
over a year old

Hey Gail,

That was a long time ago. Thank you so much for your patronage and review.

DJ
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Malaysia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Seems you guys offered a free domain after that I paid for the hosting price. Still, I couldn't connect my domain on my website, Why it's taking too long than As usual. It should be more simple and user-friendly. Thanks

Date of experience: January 28, 2022
Reputation T. HostGator Rep
over a year old

Hey Saidul,

We definitely want to get this taken care of. We have asked an Escalations Manager to reach out and assist.

DJ
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Georgia
3 reviews
0 helpful votes
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I thought it would be best to stay with the host for a domain that i am transferring to-but I keep to have repeating the process. I just received an email saying I needed a PIN to continue the process. I did this twice already- I HAVE a PIN that support provided me days ago.

Date of experience: January 27, 2022
Reputation T. HostGator Rep
over a year old

Hey John,

We would love to get this resolved once and for all for you. We have asked an Escalations Manager to reach out and assist.

DJ
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Florida
1 review
0 helpful votes
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A lot of youtubers including WebYoda and Tyler Moore told me it was great and so far it has been a pleasant experience

Date of experience: January 26, 2022
Reputation T. HostGator Rep
over a year old

Hey Devon,

We just love hearing this! Thank you for your review!

DJ
Customer Advocate at HostGator

Massachusetts
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I have done business with you in the past with excellent results

Date of experience: January 26, 2022
Reputation T. HostGator Rep
over a year old

Hey Robert,

We just love hearing this. Thank you for your review!

DJ
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Portugal
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I am trying to do a migration, but my ticket got closed and when I reached support they said that would reopen it and continue the process there, which didn't happen... The whole issue was with namecheap, and due to this delays (caused by inode number of files in trash) I now have to pay them another month fee, while my ideia was to terminate it as soon as I hired in here, but can't untill the migration is done, so the lack of feedback on the ticket, and the Request Migration form not working as it should (fails on give feedback on error, and checking the network tab it shows a CORS error), I am unable to make the migration happen... So I'm paying for 2 hosting providers, and frustrated at both =/

Date of experience: January 26, 2022
Reputation T. HostGator Rep
over a year old

Hey Renato,

Let us get this straightened out once and for all. We have asked an Escalations Manager to reach out and assist.

DJ
Customer Advocate at HostGator

Morocco
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Thank you hostgator very easy to use and very efficient

Date of experience: January 26, 2022
Reputation T. HostGator Rep
over a year old

Hey Khalid,

You are most welcome. Thank YOU for your review!

DJ
Customer Advocate at HostGator

Canada
1 review
0 helpful votes
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You helped me a lot and I am finding my way much easier than ever.

Date of experience: January 26, 2022
Reputation T. HostGator Rep
over a year old

Hey Michael,

We are so happy we could help. Let us know if you need any further assistance!

DJ
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New York
1 review
0 helpful votes
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It has been over a full day and the new hosting I bought is not set up correctly after contacting support! They created ticket ******* for level 2 tech to call me within 4 hours and assured me they will and I never got a call back.

Date of experience: January 26, 2022
Reputation T. HostGator Rep
over a year old

Hey Mark,

We will get you that phone call. We have asked an Escalations Manager to reach out and assist.

DJ
Customer Advocate at HostGator

Illinois
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Took my money for a 36
Month hosting and then turned off my website

Date of experience: January 25, 2022
Reputation T. HostGator Rep
over a year old

Hey Cliff,

It looks like you cancelled your plan back in July. We have asked an Escalations Manager to reach out and clear things up!

DJ
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Florida
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Very difficult integration so far
February 24, 2022

Very difficult integration so far. Customer service has been a problem as well. Unresolved problems.

Date of experience: January 25, 2022
Reputation T. HostGator Rep
over a year old

Hey Jarrett,

We hate to hear you are having issues so we have asked for some additional assistance. We have asked for an Escalations Manager to reach out and assist.

DJ
Customer Advocate at HostGator

India
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I was been promised that I will get good support once I switch from Godaddy to HostGator. But am not getting any good support in transfer of domain

Date of experience: January 25, 2022
Reputation T. HostGator Rep
over a year old

Hey Darshana,

We would be more than happy to get you that great support! We have asked an Escalations Manager to reach out and assist.

DJ
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MP
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I have tried to cancel this product but you billed me anyway and received payment from my bank of $60.00. I want a refund of this item and cancel my account.

Date of experience: January 24, 2022
Reputation T. HostGator Rep
over a year old

Hi Haiyan,

Oh no! We definitely want to get this looked into and see what we can do to make it right. Our escalations team will be in touch soon to do just that. Thank you for bringing this to our attention!

Marissa
Customer Advocate at HostGator